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Uncaria elliptica R.Br. ex G. Don

Family: Rubiaceae

Native

Larval Food Plant
Butterflies

leaves

leaf under-surface

stipule

flowers

fruits

Jayasinghe, H. (2026). Uncaria elliptica R.Br. ex G. Don In Jayasinghe, H., S. Rajapakshe & C. de Alwis (eds.). The story of Sri Lankan Butterflies, v. 2.0. Butterfly Conservation Society of Sri Lanka. https://slbutterflies.lk/explore/foodplant/Uncaria%20elliptica#plant

Moduza procris calidasa

Commander

More Details

Anonymous (2026). Butterfly larvae feeding on Uncaria elliptica R.Br. ex G. Don In Jayasinghe, H., S. Rajapakshe & C. de Alwis (eds.). The story of Sri Lankan Butterflies, v. 2.0. Butterfly Conservation Society of Sri Lanka. https://slbutterflies.lk/explore/foodplant/Uncaria%20elliptica#butterflies

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